Hoffman & McNamara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hoffman & McNamara Foundation is a private foundation in Hastings, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,164 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$34,164
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$788,179
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,844 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,861 | 26 | $643,519 |
| 2024 | $30,844 | 26 | $705,229 |
| 2025 | $34,164 | 24 | $788,179 |
How to apply
Hoffman & McNamara Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hoffman & McNamara Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $33,864 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Isd 200 scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Donation to fund charitable org | $4,246 |
| Hastings School District | Donation to fund charitable org | $3,000 |
| City of Hope | Donation to fund charitable org | $2,800 |
| United Way | Donation to fund charitable org | $2,500 |
| Individual | Isd 200 scholarship | $2,400 |
| Individual | Isd 200 scholarship | $2,350 |
| Hastings YMCA | Donation to fund charitable org | $2,200 |
| Carlson School of Management | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Carpenter Nature Center | Donation to fund charitable org | $1,800 |
| Hastings Family Service | Donation to fund charitable org | $1,721 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Donation to fund charitable org | $1,200 |
| MN Nursery & Landscape Association | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| City of Hastings | Plants and seeds along bike path | $447 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Church | Donation to fund charitable org | $400 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Donation to fund charitable org | $200 |
| MN Conservation Volunteer | Donation to fund charitable org | $200 |
| Corrie's House | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| Crossroads Church | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| Friends of Lower Hay Lake | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| Hastings High School All Night Graduation Party | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| Knights of Columbus | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
| Wapoa | Donation to fund charitable org | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis McNamara
- Lynne McNamara
- Gary Hoffman
- Susan Hoffman
- Cassie Mann
- Erin Gessner
- Peter Hoffman
- Michael McNamara
- Brian McNamara
Questions people ask
Does Hoffman & McNamara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hoffman & McNamara Foundation give?
$34,164 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Hoffman & McNamara Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis McNamara (President), Lynne McNamara (Director), Gary Hoffman (Secretary) and Susan Hoffman (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Hoffman & McNamara Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.